Block of Flats Fire Risk Assessments

Independent fire risk assessments for blocks of flats, communal areas and residential developments across Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. Clear findings, prioritised actions and evidence ready for managing agents, freeholders and responsible persons.

What we find

Residents rarely see the risks you are responsible for

The greatest fire safety risks in blocks of flats are often found in the spaces between front doors and final exits.

Communal corridors become storage areas. Fire doors deteriorate over time. Escape routes change. Documentation falls behind the reality of the building.

For managing agents and responsible persons, the challenge is not simply identifying risk. It is demonstrating that risks are understood, monitored and acted upon.

ClearFire assessments focus on the communal areas, flat entrance doors, escape routes and management arrangements that underpin fire safety in blocks of flats.

Residents rarely see the risks you are responsible for

Common findings in blocks of flats

Drawn from assessments carried out across residential developments where communal areas, shared responsibilities and resident safety require ongoing attention.

Flat entrance doors

Damaged seals, excessive gaps and alterations affecting the fire-resisting performance of flat entrance doors.

Communal storage

Pushchairs, bicycles, furniture and personal belongings reducing the effectiveness of protected escape routes.

Fire door maintenance

Self-closers disconnected, damaged ironmongery and doors no longer closing correctly against the frame.

Emergency lighting

Failed fittings, incomplete coverage and testing records that do not reflect current building conditions.

Resident information

Fire safety information missing, outdated or not communicated consistently to residents and leaseholders.

Fire service access

Access routes obstructed, risers poorly identified or emergency information difficult for attending crews to locate.

Management records

Inspection, testing and maintenance records incomplete, outdated or unavailable when requested.

Signage issues

Escape signs missing, damaged or inconsistent throughout communal areas of the building.

Responsibility gaps

Unclear responsibilities between managing agents, freeholders, contractors and residents delaying remedial action.

Communal areas reviewed. Priorities made clear.

Your assessment arrives as a signed PDF with a management summary, photographic evidence linked to every finding and a separate evidence appendix that can be shared with managing agents, freeholders, directors and insurers.

Actions are organised by priority, helping responsible persons understand what needs immediate attention, what can be planned and what should be monitored as part of ongoing residential building management.

P1

Immediate

Within 14 days • risk to life
P2

Short-term

Within 3 months • serious
P3

Medium-term

Within 12 months • moderate
P4

Advisory

Best-practice • advisory
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Client voice

I highly recommend Kevin Bonnar for fire risk assessments. He is incredibly professional, punctual, and conducted an extremely thorough inspection of our property.

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Case Study

How we run multi-site fire compliance as one programme.

For clients with several buildings, we run every site to one report format, one assessor relationship and one annual review cycle, so your responsible person and insurer see a consistent evidence trail across the whole portfolio.

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Tell us about the property and we'll confirm scope and availability within one working hour. Jon or Kevin on site, signed report within 24 hours of invoice paid.

Everything you need to know about block of flats fire risk assessments

Still have questions?

If you're unsure what applies to your building, speak directly with the assessors who carry out the work. You'll get practical guidance based on the property you manage, not a scripted sales conversation.

The responsible person is typically the managing agent, freeholder, residents’ management company or another party with responsibility for the communal areas.

Yes. Flat entrance doors are an important part of the fire safety strategy and may form part of the assessment depending on the building and applicable duties.

The assessment normally focuses on communal areas and relevant fire safety measures. Individual flats are not usually inspected unless specifically instructed.

Fire risk assessments should be reviewed regularly and whenever significant changes affect the building, occupancy or fire safety arrangements.

Communal areas include corridors, stairwells, entrance lobbies, plant rooms, bin stores and other shared spaces used by residents and visitors.

Findings are prioritised and supported with practical recommendations, allowing managing agents and responsible persons to plan corrective action.

Yes. The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 introduced additional duties for responsible persons in many residential buildings, including requirements relating to fire doors and information.

Yes. A clearly documented assessment provides evidence that fire risks have been identified, reviewed and managed, supporting insurers, managing agents and other property stakeholders.

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